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Student Advisory Committee at the University of Arizona

Student Advisory Committee at the University of Arizona. Adriana Riggs Martha Mosqueda April 17, 2010 UA/NASA Space Grant Symposium. Advisors. The Student Advisory Committee is comprised of six second year interns. Objectives.

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Student Advisory Committee at the University of Arizona

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  1. Student Advisory Committee at the University of Arizona Adriana Riggs Martha Mosqueda April 17, 2010 UA/NASA Space Grant Symposium

  2. Advisors • The Student Advisory Committee is comprised of six second year interns.

  3. Objectives • Our goals are for the interns to have outstanding internships where they: • build professional relationships • learn about and practice ethics • learn to write scientifically • build confidence • establish a community among the interns • ensure an engaging internship

  4. Intern-Advisor Matching • Interns are divided into groups and matched to an advisor based on the similarity of areas of study. Kyle Withers (Advisor) Physics and Math Andrew Fiedler Physics and Astronomy Amy Gladwin Physics and Math Zachary Jarrett Mathematics Phillip McFarland Mining and Metallurgy Gregory Phelps Physics and Mathematics Kamber Schwarz Astronomy and Physics Michael Stefferson Chemistry and Physics

  5. Events • Meeting with the interns • Luncheons with professional speakers • Abstract and Presentation Workshops • Gatherings Doodle Poll was used to Schedule the events: http://www.doodle.com/ • Icebreaker Dinner

  6. Doodle Pollhttp://www.doodle.com

  7. Practice Presentations

  8. Outreaching Through Facebook http://www.facebook.com

  9. Observations • Communicating with interns • Preferred communication through email, but initial introduction is key! • Attendance of events: • Luncheons with professional speakers (20%) • Abstract and Presentation Workshops (20%) • Ice breakers/gatherings ( 50%)

  10. Dislike a little Dislike a lot Like a little Not sure Like a lot Ongoing • End of the year questionnaire for interns • Advisor evaluation forms • Alumni Facebook groups

  11. Suggestions for Future Advisors • Record attendance of events • Full-time advisor • Coordinator • Photographer • Help and suggestions from past advisors

  12. Future Hopes • Increase attendance at events. • Build a stronger foundation for future Student Advisory Committees. • Interns will: • Grow as a person and as a professional • Employ their research experience and gained skills to initiate a successful career

  13. Susan A. Brew, M.A. Program Manager, Arizona/NASA Space Grant Consortium Barron J. Orr, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Geospatial Extension Specialist, Associate Director, UA/NASA Space Grant Program Nobuko Kay Hongu, Ph.D., M.Ed., R.D., Assistant Professor and Nutrition Extension Specialist, UA Nutritional Sciences Department Richard Greenberg, Ph.D., Professor for Planetary Science, UA Lunar Planetary Department 2009/2010 UA/NASA Space Grant Interns, Mentors, and The Arizona Space Grant Consortium Thank you! Acknowledgments

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